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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th August 2025
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady
idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can
be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here
on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task
easier and quicker. We also…
Old Style Daily Sunday 24 August 2025
Morning all.
Thrifty in my 60's
Next year I reach 60. I have never been bothered about the other big O birthdays . Being 60 does bother me, for various reasons. 1 My father died when he was 60. 2,It is the decade you retire in 67 for myself. I am going to start saving and being thrifty, Also what did you all do when you were 60. I have arranged to go to…
O/S Daily Saturday August 23 2025
Morning all
LIDL 1700g Gherkins/onions
Has anyone had one of these humungous jars of gherkins that are on sale this week? Is the quality Ok?
Old Style Daily Friday 22 August 2025
Morning all.
O/S Daily Thursday August 21 2025
Morning all.
Make Do, Mend & Minimise in 2025 (and 2024)
With the cost of living showing little sign of easing soon, I thought I'd start a new thread for this. I'm sure many of us are trying to be as environmentally friendly as we can be as well as stretching our budgets as far as we can. I'm putting together a To Do list towards this end and will publish any achievements as and…
Old Style Daily Wednesday 20th August 2025
Morning everyone.
AUGUST PANTRY CHALLENGE
After having a good look in my pantry and freezer I've decided a Pantry Challenge is needed. August is a lovely month with a few bits growing in the garden so I thought it an excellent time to try to save a bit of money ready for September. Its during September that we start to change our meals due to the cooler weather.…
Instant pot is it worth it?
Instant pots are half price right now and I'm tempted but also worrying about whether it will be worth the initial outlay to save energy costs when cooking? Does anyone have one? What types of things do you cook n it?
Could we start a meal plan thread again, so it's not lost in the GC?
Just thought this would be quicker reference than what's for dinner or searching through lots of posts? There used to be one a while back, Meal Plan Monday or obviously whatever day you start yours on 🙂 I did post mine in the Grocery challenge, but will post again for anybody that doesn't join in with that thread. Vegan…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 19 August 2025
Morning all.
O/S Daily Monday August 18 2025
Morning folks.
Weekly Flylady Thread 11 August 2025
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole…
O/S Daily Sunday 17 August 2025
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Saturday 16 August 2025
Morning all. Unusual, there doesn't seem to be a thread for today so I'll start off - I hope I'm not missing something! Be back soon.
Old Style Daily Friday 15 August 2025
Morning all.
O/S Daily Thursday 14 August 2025
Morning folks
Old Style Daily Wednesday 13 August 2025
Morning all.
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